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Politics · Full coverage

Lior Hayat Appointed Israeli Ambassador to Rome and Non-Resident Ambassador to Malta and San Marino

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By דסק C14

First reported by Ynet · Aug 9, 2026

What happened

Israel has appointed Lior Hayat as ambassador to Italy, with additional non-resident roles in Malta and San Marino, following unanimous government approval. Hayat will also represent Israel at UN food and agriculture agencies.

  • 01Lior Hayat appointed Israeli ambassador to Rome with unanimous government approval.
  • 02He will also serve as non-resident ambassador to Malta and San Marino.
  • 03Hayat will be Israel's permanent representative to UN food and agriculture institutions.
  • 04Currently Deputy Director for North America at Israel's Foreign Ministry.
  • 05Previously served as Foreign Ministry spokesperson and Consul General in Miami.
  • 06Appointment was approved by the Ministerial Committee for Foreign Service Appointments.

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In this story
People
Gideon Sa'ar
OrganizationsIsraeli Foreign Ministry, Ministerial Committee for Foreign Service Appointments, United Nations
PlacesRome, Malta, San Marino, Miami, Jerusalem

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Lior Hayat Appointed Israeli Ambassador to Rome and Non-Resident Ambassador to Malta and San Marino
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Israel Appoints Lior Hayat as Ambassador to Rome, Also Covering Malta and San Marino

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